Long-Life, High-Current Thyratrons for Fast Discharge Lasers.

Abstract

An experimental linear thyratron, 10 cm long, has been fabricated and tested as a prototype linearly-scalable, low-inductance, long-life closing switch for short pulse duration parallel plate pulse modulators. Voltage holdoff to 25 kV and peak current of 2 KA at 15 kV were demonstrated. The discharge plasma spread uniformly along the entire 10 cm length of the thyratron when operated with no external cathode heater power. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 1984
Accession Number
ADA140817

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  • Elements
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